Sermons on Thanksgiving Holiday:

Finding And Keeping Joy In A Joyless World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003

Thanksgiving reminds us to choose a life of praise and thanksgiving. A life of praise and thanksgiving means the difference between a life of optimism or a life of pessimism.

Finding and Keeping Joy in a Joyless World Psalm 100 As we approach a day set aside for national Thanksgiving God’s Word reminds us that we need to give God heartfelt thanksgiving. Thanksgiving from your heart is the way to find and keep joy in your life. On December 4, 1619 38 English settlers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Some Unusual Things To Be Thankful For

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

We should be thankful for God’s eternal gifts.

Some Unusual Things To Be Thankful For Psalm 100 Today we are going to eat lunch together- reminds me of a note I once got from Jenny Visiting a church to preach- was going to eat afterward Opened it before I got up, All it said was KISS -Pastor said that’s sweet I quickly corrected him and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Thanksgiving Day Sermon

Title: Attitude of Gratitude Text: Multi-texted Introduction: The songs we have sung today have centered around the theme of Thanksgiving. ‒ We celebrate this Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. ‒ Yet the idea of giving thanks is something that should come natural to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Grateful Are You?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The importance of a grateful heart.

How Grateful Are You? Luke 7:36-48 November 21, 2004 Luke 7:36-48 (NLT) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to come to his home for a meal, so Jesus accepted the invitation and sat down to eat. [37] A certain immoral woman heard he was there and brought a beautiful jar filled with expensive perfume. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

Attitude of gratitude releases dynamic power Surviving Power Reviving Power Striving Power Arriving Power

The Attitude Of Gratitude - Deff. -- Of Thanksgiving -- To make acknowledgment with praise Heb. 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of [our] ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Neglected Command

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 10, 2008

How odd that Christians should be commanded to be thankful. However, upon reflection, we discover that we truly need such commands if we will honour God.

A NEGLECTED COMMAND COLOSSIANS 3:15b “And be thankful.” Only three words comprise our English text; but the text is assuredly appropriate on this Sunday before our national day of Thanksgiving. It serves to remind us of one of the essential characteristics marking the person who knows the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For Everything Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 14, 2008

1) Thankfulness through Constant Rejoicing 2) Thankfulness through Constant Prayer 3) Consistent Thankfulness in all Circumstances

The International Monetary Fund warned yesterday that the global financial system is on the brink of meltdown. "Intensifying solvency concerns about a number of the largest U.S.-based and European financial institutions have pushed the global financial system to the brink of systemic meltdown," IMF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Other

Prosperity And Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 14, 2008

Prosperity and Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both 1) Be humble 2) Be confident

At the end of September the stock markets tanked leaving the world in financial crisis. How bad is it? Since June, the TSX has dropped 40%. If I understand it correctly, it means the $1,000 investment you made there in June is now only worth $600! What’s behind the latest financial meltdown? Most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Thankful Giving

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 14, 2008

Why should we give? Because God has given us so much!

We have much to be thankful for: (1) Material wealth Probably most of us don’t consider ourselves wealthy, but consider this. According to a website called Global Rich List: • If your annual income is $20,000, you’re in the top 11.6% richest people in the world. • If your annual income is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude, God's Antidote For Guilt Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

Responding to God’s antidote for the guilt that comes from living for the flesh, loving the world, and listening to the lies of the devil, will enable you to express true gratitude as you live for Him.

Turn your Bibles to John 3:16-17 (Communion Sunday) Title: Gratitude, God’s Antidote for Guilt Theme: Resting in the Price Christ Paid for You Topic: Thanksgiving Communion Service Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Introduction: Medical research tells us that gratitude is one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Say Thanks Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

The Word of God teaches clearly how we can say thanks to God, Christ and be enabled by the Holy Spirit to express gratitude to the blood purchased Body of Christ.

Turn your Bible to Colossians 2:7 Title: How to Say Thanks Theme: Expressing Thankfulness to the Body of Christ Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Introduction: Appreciation raises value. William James said, “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful In Tough Times Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

There are three powerful truths in today’s key text that will protect your relationship with Jesus Christ and enable you to express a life of thankfulness to God regardless of the circumstance.

Turn your Bibles to Philippians 4:6-7 Title: Thankful in Tough Times Theme: Guarding Your Heart in This Life Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning Contentment Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

Four Biblical truths that will enable you to enjoy the contentment the Apostle Paul knew.

Turn your Bibles to Philippians 4:12-13 Title: Learning Contentment Theme: Secrets to Doing in Christ Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Philippians 4:12-13, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Thank God?

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2008

What do we do when a simple "thank you" is not enough?

1 Chronicles 16 Thanksgiving 2008 How do you thank God? Have you ever received a gift and a mere “Thank you” was just not enough? I feel that way at various times in prayer, probably most acutely at the Lord’s Table when we thank Jesus for giving up his life so that we might be forgiven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-36

Denomination: *other

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by James May on Nov 16, 2008

The people of God so very blessed. We need to have an attitude of gratitude all the time.

In Everything Give Thanks Sunday, November 16, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May On December 21, 1620, 102 men, women and children, sailed out of their homes and into the pages of history and dropped anchor on the shores of a New World. They came seeking deliverance from tryranny, religious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible